Purloin: meaning, definitions and examples

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purloin

 

[ หˆpษœหrlษ”ษชn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

steal

To purloin means to steal something, typically in a sneaky or deceitful manner. It involves taking something without permission or unlawfully. Purloining is often done discreetly to avoid detection.

Synonyms

filch, snatch, steal, swipe, thieve

Examples of usage

  • He purloined some money from the cash register when no one was looking.
  • The thief managed to purloin the valuable painting from the museum.
  • She was caught trying to purloin a necklace from the department store.

Translations

Translations of the word "purloin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น roubar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅเคฐเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stehlen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mencuri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะบั€ะฐัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ukraล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›—ใ‚€ (ใฌใ™ใ‚€)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ robar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงalmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›”์น˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ukrรกst

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ukradnรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅท็ชƒ (tลuqiรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ukrasti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stela

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒžแƒแƒ แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oฤŸurlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ robar

Etymology

The word 'purloin' originated in the late 15th century from the Anglo-French word 'purloigner', which means 'put away', 'remove' or 'steal'. It was influenced by the Old French word 'purloigner', which has similar meanings. Over time, 'purloin' came to specifically refer to stealing or pilfering in a secretive or dishonest manner. The word has retained this connotation throughout its history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,846, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.